It's hard to get a happy medium. Sometimes you just could not be bothered going to a big supermarket - the queues, the trolley 'traffic jams' , not being able to get parked anywhere near the door and then having to make a mad dash in the rain to get inside - but at the same time, small convenience stores just do not have the range of goods you want...
Heathcotes is the perfect answer. I first came across it a couple of years back when I was impressed to see that they stocked Findus Crispy Pancakes (an old favourite of mine which I thought had been discontinued)
The store is larger than your 'run of the mill' convenience store, but not as time consuming to navigate as a supermarket - they have anything you could possibly want and more, plus a fab deli, with lots of tasty goods on offer.
There is ample parking outside, and it's always good for getting a handy parking space, good for when you are coming out laden with bags despite only having gone in for milk! read more